HI, MY NAME IS… Cristian Mendez Escobar
I’VE LIVED IN NORTHWEST PEORIA FOR OVER 12 YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… of the calmness of its surrounding nature, mountains, hiking trails, the sunset views, restaurants, and because it’s a short drive to Lake Pleasant and Westgate.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… waking up early in the morning and getting a quick workout at the local Esporta gym before an hour-long drive to work, where I take full advantage and listen to audio books. Most of the time I enjoy books that challenge me how to be a better leader, not just at work but with anyone that I come across––self-growth books. I also text my wife a quick good morning text.
Getting to work is always exciting, I’ve been in the senior care industry from a very young age, and I love it! Serving our seniors is a passion of mine. I enjoy my day at work with my peers, and the seniors that we serve. During lunch I recharge mentally and physically; I enjoy trying new foods. After work I drive to Willow Canyon High School, where I volunteer as a varsity assistant coach in the men’s basketball program. I take pride on training all levels. Once I’m done with evening practice/training, I drive home and assist my youngest son with his homework. He is currently a freshman at Liberty High School. We eat dinner as a family, then walk our three dogs or I ride bikes around the neighborhood with my wife. I finish my day with a quick bedtime snack, usually a glass of milk and a P&B sandwich, while I watch one of my favorite TV shows.
MY FAMILY IS… my mom, my dad, my oldest sister, my two younger brothers, my wife, my three sons, and my three dogs.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHoUT IS… my family.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY IS… “Coach Carter.” I love the positive impact that sports can have with our youth and the life lessons that we learn within the game itself.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a professional soccer player.
THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… “Fly Me to the Moon,” by Frank Sinatra.
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… very difficult to answer, as I have multiple people that motivate me to be the best version of myself––my parents, I want to make them proud on the way they raised me; my wife, and my sons, who motivate me to keep working hard.
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… the silly comments and poses that my boys and I had to take part in during family pictures.
THE PERFECT DAY INCLUDES… family time, nature, and a sense of helping someone.
MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Big Brothers Big Sisters.
MY LIFE IS… simple and perfect, as everything that I receive I consider it to be a gift from God.
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… a basketball. I learned to appreciate the game and practice with that basketball, and it taught me life lessons such as working hard for anything that you desire in life and teamwork.
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… somewhere in a rainforest. I love nature!
THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… be yourself, as this is what makes us unique.
